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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.42, 14,004.63 and 2,763.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.42, 14,004.63 and 2,763.18 is: 4,144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.42 : 14,004.63 = 2,763.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.42/14,004.63 = 2,763.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.42x = 14,004.63 × 2,763.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.42x = 38,697,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,697,313.52/9,336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.77

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